Researchers discuss methods of producing core-sheath polymer fibers and their promising applications
Layer of strength, layer of functionality for biomedical fibers
Materials
Algae breathe life into 3D engineered tissues
3D bioprinted algae can be harnessed as a sustainable source of oxygen for human cells in engineered vascularized tissues, researchers reported
A patch that could help heal broken hearts
Researchers have developed a cardiac patch with tiny engineered blood vessels that improved recovery from MI in rats and pigs
Stem cell sheets harvested in just two days
A team has developed a thermoresponsive nanotopography cell culture platform
3D bioprinted heart provides new tool for surgeons
Surgeons will soon have a powerful new tool for planning and practice with the creation of the first full-sized 3D bioprinted model of the human heart
Scientists create hybrid tissue construct for cartilage regeneration
Scientists have developed a method to bioprint a type of cartilage that could someday help restore knee function damaged by arthritis or injury
Biomaterial-based cancer vaccine: A viable vaccine for tough tumors
Biomaterial-based cancer vaccine combines chemo and immunotherapy to treat triple-negative breast cancer in mice
Novel method for spraying plant-based wires onto 3D objects
Engineers have developed a method for spraying nanowires made of a plant-based material called methylcellulose onto 3D objects
Researchers engineer tiny machines that deliver medicine efficiently
Inspired by a parasitic worm that digs its sharp teeth into its host’s intestines, researchers have designed tiny, star-shaped microdevices that can latch onto intestinal mucosa and release drugs into the body